Renewable forms of energy

What kind of renewable energy does this picture represent?

• geothermal

• biomass

• wind

• solar

What kind of renewable energy does this picture represent?

• geothermal

• hydroelectric

• wind

• solar

What kind of renewable energy does this picture represent?

• geothermal

• biomass

• wind

• solar

Which renewable energy resource comes from burning plant material?

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What renewable energy resource uses steam from the earth to turn turbines?

• hydroelectric

• geothermal

• solar

• wind

Which is an advantage for using wind energy?

• It is clean without any pollutants.

• Wind is inconsistent.

• It is a great source because it is windy everywhere.

• It is dangerous to birds.

Check all that apply.

What are the disadvantages for using solar energy?

• Not a good source of energy in places without much sun.

• Only converts 20% of the sun's energy to electricity.

• Noisy

• When it is running, it releases harmful emissions into the air.

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Which of these is an advantage for using biomass?

• Growing crops for biofuels requires large amounts of land.

• Uses materials that might normally be thrown away

• Using pesticides on crops can pollute

• Releases harmful pollutants into the air

Check all that apply.

What are the advantages of using hydroelectric power?

• It is highly efficient.

• It is a clean with no emissions once a dam is in place.

• Reliable because the flow of water can be controlled.

• Expensive to build dams.

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What is the term for the technology that generates electricity when sunlight in semiconductors, causing electrons to move?

• active solar heating
• passive solar heating
• photovoltaic cells

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